Is The Essence Vault Ultraviolet - 451 a dupe of Rabanne Ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ultraviolet - 451 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ultraviolet
- Ultraviolet - 451
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This Y2K classic is divisive by design. Ultraviolet is not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get it' swear by its unique violet-pepper-apricot blend for a truly unforgettable scent. Just watch out for that dodgy atomizer.
No. 451 echoes Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet's spicy-powdery violet signature, but the osmanthus facet is muted and the amber-vanilla base reads simpler and less radiant than the original's distinctive glow.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Violet
36%
vs
57%
Vanilla
28%
vs
47%
Amber
24%
vs
52%
Osmanthus
21%
vs
42%
Patchouli
24%
Cedar
23%
Rose
21%
Jasmine
20%
Pepper
20%
Allspice
18%
Apricot
17%
Coriander
16%
Almond
15%
Rosewood
14%
Pink Pepper
100%
Pink Pepper
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for making a statement on a night out or during casual events. While some find it too strong for formal settings, its unique character works well for those wanting to stand out.
Seasons
Community season votes for Rabanne Ultraviolet, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Rabanne Ultraviolet, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Violet, Osmanthus, Amber
Adds allspice and almond, drops pink pepper
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